Carlos transfers property with a tax basis of $500 and a fair market value of $800 to a corporation in exchange for stock with a fair market value of $650 and $50 cash in a transaction that qualifies for deferral under Section 351. The corporation assumed a liability of $100 on the property transferred. What is the corporation's tax basis in the property received in the exchange? a) $800 b) $600 c) $550 d) $450 e) None of the above

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Carlos transfers property with a tax basis of $500 and a fair
market value of $800 to a corporation in exchange for stock
with a fair market value of $650 and $50 cash in a transaction
that qualifies for deferral under Section 351. The corporation
assumed a liability of $100 on the property transferred. What
is the corporation's tax basis in the property received in the
exchange?
a) $800
b) $600
c) $550
d) $450
e) None of the above
Transcribed Image Text:Carlos transfers property with a tax basis of $500 and a fair market value of $800 to a corporation in exchange for stock with a fair market value of $650 and $50 cash in a transaction that qualifies for deferral under Section 351. The corporation assumed a liability of $100 on the property transferred. What is the corporation's tax basis in the property received in the exchange? a) $800 b) $600 c) $550 d) $450 e) None of the above
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